Craftsman EZ 917.272040 Owner's Manual page 33

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Poor grass discharge
(cont'd)
I Headlight(s) not work
ing (if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss ofddve
Engine "backfires"
when tuming engine
"OFP
CAUSE
•Worn, bentorlooseblade.
• Buildup of grass, leaves and
i• trash under mower.
Mower drive belt worn.
• Blades impropedy installed.
• Improper blades used.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
• Switch is "OFP.
• Bulb(s) burned out.
• Faulty light switch.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Blown fuse.
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
• Freewheel control in "disen-
gaged" position.
• Motion drive belt worn, dam-
aged or broken.
• Air trapped in transmission
dudng shipment
or servicing.
• Engine throttle control not set
at =SLOW" position for 30 sec-
onds before stopping engine.
CORRECTION
• Replace/sharpen blade. "i3ghten
blade bolt.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Replace mower ddve belt.
,, Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
• Clean around mandrels to open
vent holes.
• Turn switch "ON".
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check widngand connections.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace alternator.
• Place freewheel control in
• "engaged" position.
Replace motion ddve belt.
• Purge transmission.
Move throttle control to "SLOW"
position and allow to idle for 30
seconds before stopping
engine.
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